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Revolution Motors Celebrates 24th Birthday

Dear Neighbors,

Revolution Motors, our unique neighborhood European garage, celebrates its 24th birthday this month. Readers of The Pecan Press are invited to its birthday party.

The friendly crew at Revolution Motors

This garage, known for its mechanical expertise -- and a certain eccentric charm -- will celebrate with music by Paris 49, and a movie: The Italian Job (1969). They plan to project it on the front of the shop.

"Our one concern," jokes owner Patrick Whale, "is that we may all feel inspired by the car chase scenes when we leave the party." Revolution Motors can be found at 809 Capitol Court, just west of Lamar by 51st Street. Soft drinks and popcorn, and a good European time is promised for all. Owner Patrick Whale, a European, is an excitable fellow. He was born in France, and conversations with him can swing wildly from Monty Python to Shakespeare to imitations of a Scottish brogue. But beneath the antics, Pat is a man who looks after his customers with care -- taking on special rescue missions over weekends if necessary.

Working with him is an international crew: service manager Bono and junior mechanic Sonny Ajdini from Kosovo; Richard V. Tong from Cambodia... and two Americans: shop foreman Sean Williams, and longtime Hyde Park resident James Valentine. Comments Patrick: "A big thanks to everyone in Hyde Park for your support of my business over the years...and long may this continue!"

Any plans for next year's 25th anniversary remain under wraps at present.

(Editor: That is Saturday, May 14th with public entertainment starting 8pm)